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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.26, 90.29 and 24.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.26, 90.29 and 24.17 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.26 : 90.29 = 24.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.26/90.29 = 24.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.26x = 90.29 × 24.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.26x = 2,181.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181.74/60.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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